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Sat Jan 15, 2005 · 3:30 PM
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 27 29 28 32 13 129
Chicago BullsBulls 34 22 26 34 14 130

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Bulls survived the Knicks 130-129 in overtime. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.